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Trip from New York, MO to Richmond, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

34.4 mi

55 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New York, MO, MO

New York, MO

Ian Ramírez

city in and county seat of Ray County, Missouri, United States

Richmond, MO

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Trip Overview

This 34.4-mile drive from New York, MO to Richmond, MO takes about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily on MO 13 and MO U, with a bit of North Thornton Street at the end, this route is a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical journey. Both your starting and ending points are in the Midwest region, so expect familiar scenery. Since it's a short trip, you'll have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you pace yourself.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

You'll spend about 80% of this drive on highways, with a significant 27.6-mile stretch on MO 13 being the longest uninterrupted part. This highway-focused profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced experience. Expect smooth driving with fewer turns and more direct travel. The road mainly consists of well-maintained state highways, offering a straightforward and efficient journey from point A to point B without many complex intersections or winding sections to navigate.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 13 and MO U. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO U.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New York, MO to Richmond, MO is easy. At 56m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO U): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles (North Thornton Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO U

Turn right onto MO U

Navigation decision point

5
5.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | MO 13

At end of road, turn left onto MO 13

Navigation decision point

3
33.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | North Thornton Street

Turn right onto North Thornton Street

Navigation decision point

4
34.3 mi into trip | ~56m in | MO 10 Business / West Main Street

Turn right onto MO 10 Business / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 13 27.6 mi 40m
MO U 5.5 mi 13m
North Thornton Street 1.2 mi 2m
MO B <0.1 mi <1m
West Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 13 — 27.6 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York, MO and Richmond, MO.

1

Start on MO B

155 ft · 6 sec · MO B
2

Turn right onto MO U

5.5 mi · 13 min · MO U
3

At end of road, turn left onto MO 13

28 mi · 40 min · MO 13
4

Turn right onto North Thornton Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Thornton Street
5

Turn right onto MO 10 Business

104 ft · 3 sec · West Main Street
6

Arrive at destination

MO 10 Business

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.2 mi from New York, MO · 30m into the drive

Downtown Lawson, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawson, MO

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lexington, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawson, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from New York, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richmond, MO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Richmond, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.38 one way

$10.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.90 $11.81
premium $4.89 $6.62 $13.24
diesel $5.61 $7.60 $15.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New York, MO

Morning in New York on Thursday

Local time

11:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, MO

Morning in Richmond on Thursday

Local time

11:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New York, MO to Richmond, MO covers 34.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 13, MO U, North Thornton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from New York, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from New York, MO to Richmond, MO is easy. At 56m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO U): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles (North Thornton Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New York, MO to Richmond, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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